Explore Sproat Lake

Wildlife at Sproat Lake

Sproat Lake is nestled in the Alberni Valley and is home to a range of wildlife including many species of birds, beavers, black bears, salmon, three types of deer, and elk. Sproat Lake and the surrounding areas are diverse ecosystems of plants and animals that intersect with humans on a daily basis, allowing residents a […]

Summer 2020 at Sproat Lake

Summer 2020 at Sproat Lake

A 15-minute drive northwest of Port Alberni on Central Vancouver Island, Sproat is home to two distinct populations, seasonal and year-round, living as next-door neighbours in many cases, one community. About 2,000 reside all through the year. Normally, the lake’s population swells to many times that through the summer season with an influx of weekenders […]